Join them at their campus from 5 – 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 to experience the “Eagle” spirit firsthand.

Celebrating over 50 years in Burien, Glendale Lutheran School continues to nurture students learning in a Christ-Centered environment. Now they invite you to see if your child would benefit from their hands-on learning and challenging academics tailored to match the needs of each student.

Using relevant core curriculum, performance and innovative art workshops they inspire students within strong Christian education components. Glendale Lutheran School offers Preschool through 8th Grade premier Early Learning classes for 3 & 4 year olds, which allow children to develop emotionally and mentally for Kindergarten.

]]>http://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/18/glendale-lutheran-schools-open-house-will-be-tuesday-jan-15-2019/feed/0Seattle Southside Chamber has concerns about Inslee’s proposed new budgethttp://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/18/seattle-southside-chamber-has-concerns-about-inslees-proposed-new-budget/
http://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/18/seattle-southside-chamber-has-concerns-about-inslees-proposed-new-budget/#respondWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:20:54 +0000http://whitecenterblog.com/?p=14647Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently proposed a new, two-year budget that calls for $3.7 billion in new and higher taxes, and also includes a 9 percent capital gains tax, which would take Washington from a state with no capital gains tax to the fourth-highest in the country.

Inslee’s plan also includes a 67 percent increase in the B&O tax on service businesses, among others.

These and other proposed new taxes have the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce concerned.

“Of concern to us in the Southside region is that the Governor’s new budget does not include continued mitigation payments for the Streamlined Line Sales Tax (SST) program,” Seattle Southside Chamber CEO Andrea Reay said in a statement. “Cities have received SST Mitigation payments since the state transitioned from origin-based to destination-based sales tax sourcing effective July 1, 2008. At that time, the Legislature and Governor Gregoire committed to providing our communities with SST Mitigation payments in recognition that changing the sales tax sourcing laws had negative fiscal impacts for many communities throughout the state. Our communities have relied on the state’s commitment and the ongoing SST Mitigation payments to provide key services to the businesses and residents of our communities.”

Despite requests to continue the SST mitigation program from the Mayors of many cities and over 25 legislators, the Governor’s proposed budget does not continue funding for the SST mitigation program beyond October 2019.

“This is disappointing,” Reay added. “The Governor’s proposal is just beginning of the state budget development process – there is much more process to come prior to the state budget being final.”

Starting Jan. 14, 2019, the state Legislature will begin developing its take on the state budget.

“We can work through the Legislature to have funding for the program extended beyond October 2019,” Reay said. “We are hopeful that everyone will continue to advocate for funding the program into future years and that we can work with the Governor to find a way to continue to invest in South King County and create a more equitable and sustainable budget to encourage economic development for our region.”

Here’s the chamber’s full statement, which was sent out on Tuesday, Dec. 18:

Gov. Inslee introduced a proposed two-year budget that calls for $3.7 billion in new and higher taxes. It includes a 9 percent capital gains tax, which would take Washington from a state with no capital gains tax to the fourth-highest in the country, and a 67 percent increase in the B&O tax on service businesses, among others. The state budget has grown considerably since the recession, primarily on the strength of the economy, going from $31.3 billion in 2011-13 to more than $50 billion today, raising the question of whether additional tax revenue is really needed.

Of concern to us in the Southside region is that the Governor’s new budget does not include continued mitigation payments for the Streamlined Line Sales Tax (SST) program. Cities have received SST Mitigation payments since the state transitioned from origin-based to destination-based sales tax sourcing effective July 1, 2008. At that time, the Legislature and Governor Gregoire committed to providing our communities with SST Mitigation payments in recognition that changing the sales tax sourcing laws had negative fiscal impacts for many communities throughout the state. Our communities have relied on the state’s commitment and the ongoing SST Mitigation payments to provide key services to the businesses and residents of our communities.

When the Washington Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) was enacted in 2017, the Legislature indicated an intent to discontinue SST Mitigation payments in October 2019 under the belief that cities would receive enough additional sales tax revenue under the MFA to offset the loss of SST Mitigation payments. At the Legislature’s request, the Department of Revenue provided a report on November 1, 2018. In that report, the Department states that “it does not appear that Marketplace Fairness revenues will equal or exceed the losses in these cities in the next ten years.”

Data in the report goes on to demonstrate that discontinuing SST Mitigation payments as planned will have a significant impact on jurisdictions that have a high concentration of warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing activities. Below is a list of the 2018 Quarter 1 SST mitigation payments (multiply this number by four to get an estimated annual amount of SST mitigation payments).

2018 Quarter 1 Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation Payments:

KENT: $1,136,711.13

AUBURN: $414,606.59

TUKWILA: $259,185.05

Despite the requests to continue the SST mitigation program from the Mayors of many cities and over 25 legislators, the Governor’s proposed budget does not continue funding for the SST mitigation program beyond October 2019. This is disappointing. The Governor’s proposal is just beginning of the state budget development process – there is much more process to come prior to the state budget being final.

Starting January 14th, the Legislature will begin developing its take on the state budget. We can work through the Legislature to have funding for the program extended beyond October 2019. We are hopeful that everyone will continue to advocate for funding the program into future years and that we can work with the Governor to find a way to continue to invest in South King County and create a more equitable and sustainable budget to encourage economic development for our region.

The White Center Teen Program is hosting a FREE Bingo Event for Senior Citizens this Friday, Dec. 14, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Historic White Center Fieldhouse (also known as the White Center Community Center), in Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd 98146.)

On Friday, Dec. 14th, the staff and participants of the White Center Teen Program are hosting a special Bingo Event for Senior Citizens. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games (two cards at a time) are FREE. Coffee, snacks and prizes are also provided at no charge. Teen volunteers will be on hand to assist with calling the Bingo Games. All White Center Senior Citizens are invited to attend.

The fieldhouse, which is also known as the White Center Community Center, or the Log Cabin, was constructed between 1938 to 1940 and is one of the five original Works Progress Administration fieldhouses in King County. Designed in the National Park Service “rustic style,” the fieldhouse features gabled wood shingle roofs, large covered porches with oversized log support posts, stone fireplaces, and half-log sliding. The building is a designated King County Landmark as well as a designated National Landmark.

For additional Information, please contact Jody Addicks, King County Parks at 206.477.2095.

Click here to view all of Berkshire Hathaway’s Open Houses, and click here to “Like” and follow them on Facebook.

]]>http://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/07/berkshire-hathaway-homeservices-nw-realty-open-houses-top-hat-new-tukwila-normandy-park-burien-more/feed/026-year old man shot in hand in White Center Wednesday nighthttp://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/06/26-year-old-man-shot-in-hand-in-white-center-wednesday-night/
http://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/06/26-year-old-man-shot-in-hand-in-white-center-wednesday-night/#respondThu, 06 Dec 2018 16:28:36 +0000http://whitecenterblog.com/?p=14614The King County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 26-year old man was shot in in the 9600 block of 15th Ave SW of White Center on Wednesday night, Dec. 5.

The victim suffered gunshot to his hand, and was transported to a local hospital.

The suspect fled north on foot, and K9 track and @KCSOAirsupport searched for the suspect, who was believed to be armed.

The suspect was not located.

Deputies will continue to area check for the suspect.

Shooting investigation 9600 Blk 15 AVE SW in White Center. 26-year-old male victim gunshot to his hand. Transported to local hospital. The suspect fled north on foot. K9 track and @KCSOAirsupport looking for the suspect who is believed to still be armed.

]]>http://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/06/26-year-old-man-shot-in-hand-in-white-center-wednesday-night/feed/0Next North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 6http://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/02/next-north-highline-unincorporated-area-council-meeting-will-be-thursday-dec-6/
http://whitecenterblog.com/2018/12/02/next-north-highline-unincorporated-area-council-meeting-will-be-thursday-dec-6/#respondMon, 03 Dec 2018 03:38:26 +0000http://whitecenterblog.com/?p=14608The next North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting will be this Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, starting at 7 p.m. at the North Highline Fire Station:

North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7 pm

WHERE: North Highline Fire Station at 1243 SW 112th Street in White Center (map below; Parking and Entrance are in the Back of the Station).

The Opportunity to Be Informed, Be Involved and Be Heard!

Please join NHUAC at our last meeting of 2018. We’ll be welcoming State Representatives Eileen Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon, King County Council Member Joe McDermott and State Senator Elect Joe Nguyen. This is a rare opportunity to engage with those who make many of our laws and regulations. What is going on in our county and state governments? What is going right? What needs to change? What do our elected representatives plan to work on in 2019 and why? What do they need to know about us?

Another elected official, member of the White Center community and a regular at NHUAC meetings, Commissioner Loretta Brittingham will educate us about an upcoming February vote on the future of Water District #45.

Scott Davis, another NHUAC regular and strong community supporter, will share information about the White Center Kiwanis, its upcoming Baked Potato Dinner, and give us the opportunity to purchase their eagerly anticipated holiday nuts for $20 a tin.

Deputy Bill Kennamer will be on vacation, but KCSO hasn’t forgotten us! Major Bryan Howard will be there to answer our questions.

Do you have something on your mind? Join us and share at NHUAC’s last meeting until February, 2019!

The free, open event will be held in the Evergreen High School Cafeteria.

Here’s more info:

White Center Community Development Association, Southwest Youth & Family Services, Capitol Hill Housing and King County are coming together to build a community-driven and designed campus with community services and affordable housing at the former Public Health Center at 8th Avenue SW & SW 108th Street.

The HUB will provide welcoming and much-needed spaces for community to connect, celebrating the value of White Center’s diversity through cultural art, music, traditions, ceremonies, events, and community-wide activities:

family resource center

alternative education classrooms

workforce training

small business incubation

youth development

early learning opportunities

integrated behavioral and physical health services

community garden

affordable housing

Come learn about this project and share your ideas to ensure the HUB reflects the diverse community in White Center!